Gorashen

Gorashen is an abandoned locality in , and has an elevation of around 1,480 metres. Gorashen is situated near the village , as well as near .
  • Abandoned locality
  • …lies at an elevation of around 1,480 metres (4,840 feet)
  • …was formerly known as “Kyurkend”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Yereruyk Basilica.
Yererouk, also Yereruyk or Ererouk, is an ancient… is situated 3½ km west of Gorashen.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Aniavan and Anipemza.
Village
(Armenian: Անիավան is a village in the Ani Municipality of the of .
is a village in the Ani Municipality of the of . is situated 4 km west of Gorashen.
Village
is a village in the Arevut Municipality of the… is situated 4½ km southwest of Gorashen.
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Latitude
40.44431° or 40° 26′ 40″ north
Longitude
43.65235° or 43° 39′ 9″ east
Open location code
8HG5CMV2+PW
Geo­Names ID

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In Other Languages

From Armenian to Russian—“Gorashen” goes by many names.
ԳորաշենArmenian
ГорашенRussian
Кюркенд (historical)Russian

Localities in the Area

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Gor and Gaylasar.
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Armenia: Highlights

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